Kurobane is in the northeast district of Tochigi Prefecture. It used to be a river port on the Naka River, which divides Kurobane into two parts. The Naka River starts as a clear stream from a volcano, Mt. Nasu, and flows down to the Pacific Ocean in Ibaraki. It is also known for its tasty sweetfish. There are a few big temples and shrines in Kurobane: Nasu Jinja Shrine, Daio-ji Temple and Ungan-ji Temple. They are all nice tranquil places, rich in history. Kurobane is a bit off the beaten path of regular travelers, but it’s worth visiting, to enjoy a lingering scent of old Japan.

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Author:Tomoko Kamishima
Japan Silhouette features beautiful things, touching scenery, and interesting buildings of historical importance—I would like to guide you to many such places through my articles. Please enjoy all “things Japanese” together with me.